How far is Fort Worth, TX from Rollingwood, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Rollingwood, TX is about 189.5 miles (305 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.52 mi
03h 21m
Flight
171.43 mi
275.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.43 mi
Kilometers
275.89 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.52 mi
Kilometers
305.01 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rollingwood
Sun, May 31, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, May 31, 9:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-31T02:29
Arrive Rollingwood
Sun, May 31, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hewitt
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
94.9 mi
01h 40m
To Rollingwood
94.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Rollingwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Rollingwood.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    42.1 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 45 Toll, TX 1 Toll

    2490 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll West, TX 1 Toll South: Round Rock, Austin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North

    2682 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 45 North

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 Toll South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Mopac Expressway

    4.2 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · North Mopac Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 2244: Rollingwood, West Lake Hills

    713 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Mopac Service Road

    738 ft · 18 sec · South Mopac Service Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bee Caves Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bee Caves Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rollingwood Drive

    1866 ft · 60 sec · Rollingwood Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ridgewood Road

    1321 ft · 36 sec · Ridgewood Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridgewood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Rollingwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 43%
Purple Heart Trail
80.1 mi · 42%
North Mopac Expressway
15.7 mi · 8%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Bee Caves Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Loop 1 Toll South
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

82.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hewitt
01h 40m from Fort Worth
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Rollingwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Rollingwood?

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (305 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Fort Worth and 94.6 miles from Rollingwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Rollingwood.

Stop Ideas Near Hewitt

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hewitt, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hewitt.

BUS

Waco, TX

12 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

20 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

43 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

63 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Rollingwood. Straight-line distance: 171.43 mi (275.89 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Rollingwood

#2 Rollingwood

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

Population1,571
Coordinates30.2768700, -97.7911200
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Rollingwood (-97.79112, 30.27687)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.32 L · about $25.28
Round trip
$50.56
13.38 gal · 50.64 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.28 $50.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.45 $56.89
Premium $4.59 $30.71 $61.43
Diesel $3.99 $26.71 $53.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Rollingwood. The current time is 02:29:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.